Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Rate Of Pay

$20.00/hr. - $26.00/hr.

Position Summary

The Ministry Assistant position’s responsibilities are to provide assistance and support to all activities of the Murrieta Corps and, as directed provide spiritual leadership and operational management to maintain The Salvation Army programs, members, and services of the Corps.

Essential Functions

• Assist, Lead, and Equip others for weekly corps ministries, including Sunday School, Sunday Morning Worship, Youth Programming, Participation in Men’s and Women’s Ministries
• Support regional, divisional, and territorial events and attend as needed. Including weekend rallies, retreats, conferences and weeklong camps.
• Assist in program management and successful operations, including but not limited to: Pastoring soldiers, Friends, and interested community members, Visiting Corps and Community members, (including shut-ins)
• Driving for programs including VBS, Day Camp, Troops, Summer Camp, picking up donations or toys, driving seasonal workers, corps members and assisting in seasonal operations, and picking up materials or food for the corps, as needed and as directed.
• Assist in weekly meal prep, including but not limited to preparing, cooking, cleaning, sanitation, doing dishes, serving, as directed.
• Assist in program management and successful operations including but not limited to Business matters affecting and relating directly to assigned corps, maintaining fiscal integrity of the assigned corps (including complete and proper record keeping and security), and ensuring high standards of stewardship for funds, property and resources.
• Assist in seasonal operations such as Kettles, Toy Drives, Food Drives, and Angel Tree.
• Utilize computer databases and software maintain proper records.
• Maintain good public relations, function in harmony with The Salvation Army guidelines, promote, direct and support special events and activities for assigned Corps.
• Answering the telephone, making phone calls, answering the door when available to do so, and interacting with clients needing services. Good communication skills a must.
• Assist in Fundraising activities.
• Assist in social services programs as needed.
• Must meet certification by and participation in The Salvation Army’s Fleet Safety Program.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Ability to walk, stand, bend squat climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Ability to be able to lift up to 50lbs. Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as file cabinet drawers and reach overhead. Ability to operate computer, fax copy machine and telephone.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Additional Education helpful.
• Basic computer knowledge and typing skills, including Word, Publisher, and Excel. (No minimum wpm required)
• Ability to read, write and communicate well in English. Bilingual in English/Spanish is beneficial, but not required.
• Ability to use multi-line network telephone system.
• Minimum of 3 years ministry experience preferred, Salvation Army Ministry programs preferred, but not required.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Must be committed to The Salvation Army’s Christian Mission and Ministry.
• Detail oriented, self-motivated and team player with excellent communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to keep information confidential.
• Must have a willingness and flexibility to learn and do new tasks, including but not limited to EDS and Canteen service.
• Preferred knowledge of cooking and preparing meals, and a willingness to prepare meals for large numbers of people.